Jalen Hill
, a 22-year-old player from the University of UCLA, has died after
being missing for several days in Costa Rica.
His family has communicated his death, without giving details of the causes.
This has been the message published on social networks: "
Our hearts are broken and broken
to inform family and friends that our son, Jalen, has passed away.
Jalen
disappeared while in Costa Rica."
"We know that Jalen has played an important role in the lives of many people.
As we try to come to terms with this devastating moment, we ask that you give us time to grieve."
Jalen Hill
had played at UCLA, but was sanctioned for an incident in China in 2017 for which he was arrested along with other teammates.
Since that sanction
he suffered from anxiety and depression.
Jalen left basketball after being suspended in 2021. He had previously excelled in college basketball,
averaging 9 points and 7 rebounds per game
in one season.
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